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with which he always thought of the work of Miss Johnson. When the tablet was
erected in that hall, he would press for the name of Mr. Mylne to be inscribed thereon,
for his work during the war had undoubtedly hastened his end. He had pleasure and
honour in handing the deeds of the building purchased with the free-will gifts of
grateful hearts of the people of Wokingham, to Admiral Eustace, the treasurer of the
Orthopaedic Clinic. They hoped and prayed that God’s blessing would rest on their
labours. (Applause.)
Admiral Eustace said the committee of the Orthopaedic Clinic desired him on their
behalf to accept this splendid gift which they offered, and to tender to them and to all
those who had generously provided the means their most hearty thanks for what they
had done. The war had taught many useful lessons; perhaps the most valuable was
that the keystone of civilisation was fellowship. Upon the high seas and in the
trenches our sailors and soldiers—whether they were duke’s son or cook’s son—did
their bit side by side with never a thought of earthly reward. They fought in that truly
Christian spirit of fellowship which sharing a common trial always begot. To
commemorate those noble lives it was felt that some sort of memorial was required.
Much time and patience was exhausted in discussions—some preferred an everlasting
witness in stone, others an object of utility, while the majority liked a scheme that
would remove some of the suffering at our doors. But whatever might be their
opinions as to what constituted an adequate or inadequate war memorial, he prayed
that they might no longer clash and that all Wokingham would unite in the spirit of
good fellowship to reduce the suffering in their midst.. That day they had on the books
of the clinic 77 cripples, and their care was a task of which they might be proud
(Applause.)
The Mayor read a letter from Alderman W.T. Martin, who addressed his
disappointment in being unable to be present. He felt sure that the memorial was such
as those in whose memory the building would stand would desire. He hoped a strong
appeal would be made to raise the money to execute the repairs and alterations
required, and enclosed ten guineas form himself and his wife. Commander Gregorie
wrote enclosing a cheque for £5 with wishes for the success of the undertaking, and a
letter was read from Miss Furley enclosing a cheque for £3.
Dr. Ward in proposing a vote of thanks to Ald. Sale and the War Memorial
Committee, spoke of the success of the Orthopaedic Clinic during the past two years.
He also paid tribute to the services of the V.A.D.s who were following up excellent
war work with assistance at the clinic.
Councillor Barrett seconded the vote of thanks, which was carried with acclamation.
Subsequently those present visited and inspected the building, and during the
evening several donations were received towards the cost of the alterations and
repairs.

GARDEN CONCERT
By the invitation of the Rector (the Rev. H.M. Walter), the Town Band played for
dancing on St. Paul’s Rectory lawn on Monday evening.

TENNIS
Sat 23rd Sept
Dorothy Dearlove elder daughter of Mr & Mrs G J Dearlove died suddenly aged 25.

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Sat 30 Sept
A CRICKET RECORD

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